It was a long time ago. Trannyweb was what this online... moreIt was a long time ago. Trannyweb was what this online community was originally called. We had to change the name because the word ‘tranny’ became increasingly toxic and we had to change our rickety old software because the developers would no longer support it.
I vaguely remember we had asked the existing members to come up with a new name and Gender Society won. I think a lot of our members at the time wanted us to distance our community from the other cattle market sites out there so we needed to sound more respectable.Trannyweb was a busy and vibrant community though (started in 1999) with lots of people online at any one time. The forums were the jewel in the crown as you can see from the huge number of threads and forum posts (which by the way, are still available today).
The transition to The Gender Society took place in 2011. Unfortunately, a lot of the long-time regulars who used to be permanently logged in, didn’t like the change... less
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Gender variant (trans or transgender) people are relatively rarely seen in GP surgeries. Many GPs say that they lack the knowledge to treat those experiencinggender variant conditions and, consequently, they are not confident to do so.The first part of this publication provides an overview of care for trans people that is particularly applicable to GPs. Hormone therapy is central to transgender primarycare, and issues such as assessment and diagnosis are also relevant to general practice. These topics are discussed in greater detail in Annexes C and D. Clinical care for gender variant people should be provided within a framework of good practice that emphasises patient autonomy, allows for the wide variety of needs among trans people and is flexible in its clinical responses to those needs. It should also take account... less
Christine your information I don't think ever goes unnoticed, I... moreChristine your information I don't think ever goes unnoticed, I have always enjoyed your articles, very informative and thought provoking.
I just wished you were in the states to give such accurate content, but then under this current administration and political conflict I think you might find it quite egregious,
There was a time in the states when we were moving in a very positive direction, sadly we have faltered and at best stagnated our trans direction.
Huggs Tammy
I think I joined about 2004-2005, Organised themed chat... moreI think I joined about 2004-2005, Organised themed chat parties, lot of fun, about 2007 I was made head of forums, made a lot of amusing and factual posts even some controversial ones, many taken out of context, but always attracted attention and responses if some were very negative. When Trannyweb became the Gender society I gathered a few people to become site moderators lovely helpful team, keeping the site clear of trolls, keeping the home page clear of sleaze and wiping out literally 1000's of spams. Shame that when I stepped back from heading up that team due to studying and work I was unable to devote as much attention as the site needed many of the site and forum mods just seemed to vanish, lose interest. I will always remember some advice Katie gave mewhen in the early days of being a mod, I was verbally abused, it upset me and I threatened to leave,Katie said if someone on your land line gives you grief, do you cut your phone off. Of course... less
What effect does female hormone therapy have on a male, and how... moreWhat effect does female hormone therapy have on a male, and how soon?
The longer after puberty hormone therapy is started, the less effective it is--but not a linear scale, e.g., results are considerably more dramatic in an 18 year old than a 28 year old, but results are not on the average dramatically different between a 38 year old and a 48 year old.
The following effects have been observed in varying degrees--anywhere from little to moderate--with extended treatment. With effective and continuous dosages, most of the changes that a particular body is genetically prone to start within 2 to 4 months, will start leveling off somewhat within 2 years, and be mostly done within 5 years. The leveling may take longer if the testes are not removed. High levels of estrogen will cause faster development up to a point, but not better results in the long term than moderate levels of estrogen..
Fertility decreases. Sperm count drops rapidly. Sometimes it returns to almost normal if hormonal treatment is... less
I had a meeting together with my boss Kristiina and a gentleman from the brick industry. At the end of the meeting the guy invited us to a dinner in a nearby hotel. Nice. It has... moreI had a meeting together with my boss Kristiina and a gentleman from the brick industry. At the end of the meeting the guy invited us to a dinner in a nearby hotel. Nice. It has been WEEKS since a gentleman offered me a dinner .
First off there is no way that I will ever be able to pass.Just too much male junk in the way( five "0" clock shadow, hairy arms ect.). Can't shave arms or trim eye brows because... moreFirst off there is no way that I will ever be able to pass.Just too much male junk in the way( five "0" clock shadow, hairy arms ect.). Can't shave arms or trim eye brows because of job & family but would like to go out dressed some what. This comming spring or summer I may be able to go to another city some distance from where I live. I was wondering if it would be in good taste to dress some what. Something along the lines of slacks, hose and kitty heels. Some makeup,(although my makeup skills are about the age of a five year old girl in her mothers makeup for the first time). Should I try this or stay in the safety of my home. I would appreciate any thoughts on this. Maybe I am crazy for even thinking I could enjoy the world as me.I have read other online statements that someone should wear what they want. As I live in red neck country it would be impossible for me to do where I live. Another city is the only choice. less
I am now wearing my new pvc jacket with pvc skirt here at my work.
Some of real girls said to me, "You are very sexy!". However they said to me that I should wear long high heel... moreI am now wearing my new pvc jacket with pvc skirt here at my work.
Some of real girls said to me, "You are very sexy!". However they said to me that I should wear long high heel boots with earrings. (Which means I have to pierce my ear!)
That was not bad for me today!
This is my first time wearing pvc stuff and I feel very sexy!
I rise here the question about our voice and claim it is 50% a product of the society expectations and only 50% depends on our physical voice cords.
I know one ts lady who speaks... moreI rise here the question about our voice and claim it is 50% a product of the society expectations and only 50% depends on our physical voice cords.
I know one ts lady who speaks with a deep masculine voice. she has lived as a woman already longer than a decade but her philosophy is that "take it or leave it, it is my voice".
I disagree. I think it is only the way she has learned to use her voice during the male years and a habit stays hard.
I had to talk sense to myself about the same matter during my voice therapy. I said to myself: Laura, you must drop that old habit, it was forced on you by the society. Your voice was not your free choice. It is not a part of your true self.
And that really helped in the new start and in the thought "I´m NOT pretending to be something else, just my true self".
Yesterday we had a public holiday, I took a bus downtown and decideed to have some fun as an independent woman.
I headed to the pub where I used to stay every now and then,... moreYesterday we had a public holiday, I took a bus downtown and decideed to have some fun as an independent woman.
I headed to the pub where I used to stay every now and then, waiting for my bus home, especially before the new bus terminal got ready. I ordered a glög and sat down. Right away a gentleman asked me if he may join me. We both kind of knew each other but had not yet talked to each other. He turned out to be a medical doctor in his fifties. He bought me my next drink and didn´t like the idea of another gentleman wishing to join us, but gave in after I said why not. He asked me to join him to his place in the same house to look "The unknown soldier" with him in the telly. They show that every independence day. I said okay and after half an hour I found us both naked in his big bed, just as I expected to happen.
He said he had been admiring me ever since he first saw me more than a year ago. He said I have a super beautiful body. I got exactly what I was looking for, a strong man to hold in my... less
Why have I given this the heading "I must pass now"?
It's a bit of a long story but here goes.
On Friday I had my first appointment with a Consultant Psychiatrist employed by the... moreWhy have I given this the heading "I must pass now"?
It's a bit of a long story but here goes.
On Friday I had my first appointment with a Consultant Psychiatrist employed by the local NHS trust. The appointment had been set up by my GP who felt that I was a transsexual. This appointment went very well and the psychiatrist has said that in his opinion that I am a transsexual and is going to make a recommendation to the relevnt committee that I receive further treatment. That committee sits this Wednesday. During our discussions the psychiatrist also recommended that I start my real life experience as soon as possible. I left the hospital on a definite high.
On Saturday afternoon I popped into work (in male mode) and saw my line manager. I told her about my appointment and the outcome. She told me that she had put two and two together and had worked out what I was about to tell her. We have agreed that I can start to work as Alina. I will be telling the store manager this afternoon when I go to work... less
Yesterday I had my first hair removal session. I made my appointment with my middle name. But I did not make much of an effort at passing as anything but TS. Still, I had bought... moreYesterday I had my first hair removal session. I made my appointment with my middle name. But I did not make much of an effort at passing as anything but TS. Still, I had bought myself a cute shawl, and felt pretty relaxed in my tight jeans and a matching sweater.
It all went nicely. The lady working the laser has a lot of experience as most TSs here go to her, and she has been doing this kind of work for more than 6 years.
I did cry a couple of tears. But they were tears mingled with joy...
The best thing, perhaps: She had my name registered, and then, on the screen it said: Sabina L. Born: 22.03.1965.
Yesterday I met this new guy I have been corresponding with during the last 2 weeks. He had a few beers and I had a few glögs in a bar and we talked about 3 hours until I decided... moreYesterday I met this new guy I have been corresponding with during the last 2 weeks. He had a few beers and I had a few glögs in a bar and we talked about 3 hours until I decided it is enough for the first date. I gave him a farewell hug but he kissed me...and boy that was a kiss. At least five minutes long and loaded with passion. I must confess I kissed him back enough willingly.
He is in his fourties, divorced and a father to a small Laura (what a coincidence!) and he wants to be my boyfriend. He is clever (mathematician), has a sense of humour and very talkative...what I like much. He knows my age...and agrees, thinks I´m a very sexy woman. But does not know my background yet. And I think I let it be that way for the time being. Our next date is on wednesday...and that will be in my place. So we both know what is coming.
On saturday I visited the swimming hall already ninth time as a woman. On these visits nobody has ever reacted on me in any particular way, not even the schoolgirls in their worst... moreOn saturday I visited the swimming hall already ninth time as a woman. On these visits nobody has ever reacted on me in any particular way, not even the schoolgirls in their worst age, who you could easily imagine giggling at anything in the world.
In the pool a mother made me happy without knowing it by saying to her child: "Let the auntie pass". In the pool you can only see a wet head with no make up, and you must form your pic of the person according to that.
I smiled...and PASSED.
hello girls
next month i come to lodon and i like to meet girls to go out dress.
i never was out dress,
this is my first... morehello girls
next month i come to lodon and i like to meet girls to go out dress.
i never was out dress,
this is my first time.
i hope i make my dream
simona
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On saterday I was in M&S as Mandy, in the smalls dept when a woman asked my opinion about a bra for herself- she was in her 40s- whitch I tried to do . IN the end with my help she... moreOn saterday I was in M&S as Mandy, in the smalls dept when a woman asked my opinion about a bra for herself- she was in her 40s- whitch I tried to do . IN the end with my help she purchased a real sexy one and for her gratitude we had a bar lunch. We chatted and she was unwise of my true gender .She explaind that she was shopping on her own and she useuly shopped in town with her sister but on this qccasion she would be embarised as her sisster was a right prude. She thought I was a very warm woman and she could talk openly to me.
she explaind that her and her husband was going on a second honeymoon. I think I passed and I was quite pleased with mysef less
The University of Helsinki makes a research of transsexuals in work life. Yesterday I answered their questions. One was like this: "How do you get along with your... moreHi all
The University of Helsinki makes a research of transsexuals in work life. Yesterday I answered their questions. One was like this: "How do you get along with your neighbours? What about the people in your neighbourhood?". I had to answer: "I get along just fine and I have good relationships with the people in my area. But that does not necessarily tell that they are tolerant, because I have lived here all the time as a woman and I doubt that they know my past."
This brings out the eternal question. If we have good relationships with people, is it ignorance, tolerance...or maybe passing? Who can tell?
To my mind this question was not very well considered. There were much better questions concerning the job situations, where we have the starting point that at least some people know our story.
Although June has no fear about going out socially her only day time outs are to the post box at the end of the road or for a walk around the... moreHi girls
Although June has no fear about going out socially her only day time outs are to the post box at the end of the road or for a walk around the block.
Today she did something out of character she went for a lot longer walk. This morning wearing a summer dress and minimal make up she walked to the local health centre to leave in her repeat prescription. 1.5 miles each way with out hardly a glance. In the health centre just one or two looks as she posted the prescription in the box. Great feeling when she got home.
So this afternoon it was change into a blouse and suit, fresh makeup, comb the wig, different shoes and off she went again. This time to the local shopping centre. I had a walk around shops I usually only use in drab and realised that it feels a lot different looking at girl clothes whilst enfemme. I was going to get a cuppa but that was when I chickened out. I couldn't speak. So it was another walk around the shops and then home. Again hardly a look my way either in the centre or on... less
Yesterday evening I was with my collegues in a jazz club, where one collegue plays in a jazz band. I was asked for a dance by a couple of gentlemen, that was normal.... moreHi girls
Yesterday evening I was with my collegues in a jazz club, where one collegue plays in a jazz band. I was asked for a dance by a couple of gentlemen, that was normal. But what was not normal was that a drunk lady tried to get close to me and put her hands on my shoulder. I escaped but that happened once more. Do I send some lesbian signs out...without being lesbian? I cannot be very "lesbian" because men are interested in me.
And what could be such lesbian signs? I cannot tell myself.
Hi Girls
The Kleeneze Man has just called to leave our order. Normally he would just ring the door bell and leave the order in the porch as we pay by credit card. Today the bell... moreHi Girls
The Kleeneze Man has just called to leave our order. Normally he would just ring the door bell and leave the order in the porch as we pay by credit card. Today the bell was rung two or three times so I went and answered it. He started to explain something about the order but then the poor man looked a bit shocked after the lady that answered the door spoke with a masculine voice. After a few seconds of stuttuering he got into the flow again and we came to a conclusion that suited us all. As he moved away from the door he did give me a once over - I was in a lilac top and blue calf length skirt, a blond wig streaked with grey, my femme watch and anklet chain finished off with white slippers. I'm not sure if I passed his scrutiny or not, but when it comes to passing in public not many observers get that close.